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Resolved issue with pattern delays and Client 3
Resolve issue where the Brightness DDC control wasn't displaying for the HP DreamColor in the Monitor - Direct workflow.
The modified dE2000 is an option now for AutoCal

Production 080114- Fix for a configuration saving issue that didn't allow the "undo save" to work properly. Also, another fix for working with the configuration utility. Note the configuration utility was also just updated to version 1.8. as the earlier version was not downloading the CMS portion of the configuration to save on a PC for 21XX units. If you backed up your 21xx configuration earlier you should back it up again after performing this update and downloading the new 1.8 version of the configuration utility. There were some improvements to the config utility as well.
Update time ~3 minutes @57k from previous firmware

Added feature that allows users to view information on their meter's NIST certificate from within CalMAN. NIST certificates are only available on meters that have been enhanced or certified by SpectraCal. The back end for this feature is not yet in place, but this version of CalMAN will work with the feature once it is.

Added new dE2000/JNDab formula that emphasizes luminance error, particularly at the low end.

Production 081514- Added 17x17x17 CMS along with corresponding menu and rs232 command options. Added option to enable Darbee enhancement for just 2d or just 3d sources. If you back up your setup to a PC Be sure to download the new configuration (v1.8) utility from the utilities page to use with your Radiance 21xx.
Update time ~15 minutes @57k from previous firmware

20XX:

Production 081514- Added option to enable Darbee enhancement for just 2d or just 3d sources.
Update time ~3 minutes @57k from previous firmware

Production 081614- (081514 had a previously fixed bug in it and was replaced) Added option to enable Darbee enhancement for just 2d or just 3d sources. Added faster serial port IO to enable faster operation with calibration software. Update time ~15 minutes @57k from previous firmware

Radiance 20XX Owners: Production 081714- The audio configuration menu had lost the spdif/coax selectable options from 050114-081614 in 20xx models only.
Update time ~3 minutes @57k from previous firmware

Sept 3, 2014: Radiance 21XX

Production 081814- Location values displayed for 17x17x17 gamut adjustment via the menu were off by 1 for a few locations due to a rounding error. (also in 9x9x9)
Update time ~3 minutes @57k from previous firmware

Production 082014- Bugfix for configuring analog composite inputs (2143, 2144 only). The menu would show settings being made for these inputs without corresponding changes to the picture. Update time ~3 minutes @57k from previous firmware

Production 091114- Fix for an issue that changes a 17x17x17 CMS to an 8 point CMS when copying from a CMS location to another.
Update time ~3 minutes @57k from previous firmware

Radiance 20XX:

Production 091114- Fix for a bug which under rare circumstances could give strange colors in grayscale that a user may have remedied by turning off and back on.
Update time ~15 minutes @57k from previous firmware

Radiance XE/XS/Mini/XD

Production 091114- Fix for a bug which under rare circumstances could give strange colors in grayscale.
Update time ~9 minutes @57k from previous firmware

Sept 24, 2014:

Radiance 20XX

Production 091214- Fix for an issue in 091114 having problems with 480/576p reinterlacing giving blank screen or green/pink colors. Fix for an issue with the test pattern color when editing the color gamut via the menu.
Update time ~15 minutes @57k from previous firmware

October 10, 2014: Radiance 20XX and 21XX

Production 100514- Fix for not correctly handling Pal (576i) video on analog inputs and not being able to power up on an analog input. This update is only helpful for units with analog inputs (2124/2144). Update time ~3 minutes @57k from previous firmware

Model 21XX:
Production 103114- Fix for an issue with optional CRT 3D glasses emitter. Fix for output setup issue with being unable to select desired Style. Fix for auto aspect when "Letterbox Zoom" was set to off and would do a zoom step for 2.40 and 1.85 sources. Added 24 Hz to the direct vertical rate command ("menu 04").

Model 20XX:
Production 103114- Fix for output setup issue with being unable to select desired Style after being previously set. Fix for auto aspect when "Letterbox Zoom" was set to off and would do a zoom step for 2.40 and 1.85 sources. Added 24 Hz to the direct vertical rate command ("menu 04").

Slight speed increase for the Lumagen radiance 21xx series when connected via USB.

Added support for the CRI-100 meter

Added support for ASSIMILATE SCRATCH as a pattern generator.

Added support for the MadVR cube file format in the SpectraCal Cube Generator

Added support for the Cube Generator to the Enthusiast license. With the Enthusiast license, only the MadVR format is supported.

We've also added some new methods of performing a cube calibration. You will now see a new option on the AutoCal Set dialog for cube calibrations called Calibration Type. InteractiveCal is the same method we have used in previous version of CalMAN. We've also added:

Added Intelligent Resolution Profiling (iRP) for 3D Cube calibrations: This method allows the users to specify the amount of time they wish to spend on the calibration. CalMAN then takes a series of readings, determining which areas need the most work, and then focusing on those areas. This method is targeted for professionals who need a display that is close enough and have limited amount of time to spend on the calibration.

Added Lightning LUT for 3D Cube calibrations: This is a fast method of creating a LUT targeted towards displays which are fairly linear and normally averages less than 15 minutes (often less than 10). I get excellent results on my EIZO monitor here, but this method can have issues with Plasma displays.

Added 3D LUT Retargeting: When using one of the two methods above to create a profile, you can now create a profile to different targets from the data generated from the first profile. This option is available on the Display tab when connected to hardware that supports a 3D cube. Just click the button and browse to the appropriate log file. You will then be prompted to select your new targets.

Added support for these new 3D LUT calibration methods for the Radiance 20xx and 21xx models.

Notes for workflow designers: We have uncoupled the in workflow pattern window for performance reasons. This means that CalMAN will not wait for this window to update before taking a reading. In cases where you have created workflows which use these windows for taking readings, you will need to make a modification. When getting properties on these windows, you will see a new option called Sync Pattern for Calibration. You will want to check this box if the window is used for taking active readings. All workflows created before this change will have that box unchecked.

We recommend you remove the zoomed in CIE chart you might have on 3D Cube calibration layouts. This window can cause CalMAN to crash during calibration. This window has already been removed from the official Color Cube (3D LUT) workflow.

Lightning LUT Technology: generate corrective 3D LUTs in five minutes or less. CalMAN’s new Lightning LUT technology allows users to quickly correct the output of their video monitors. Unique interpolation algorithms allow CalMAN to provide an accurate 3D LUT calibration while only reading a select number of points in a 3D colorspace. Available in CalMAN Ultimate.

IR Profiling (Intelligent Resolution Profiling): create corrective 3D LUTs that fit your unique needs and time constraints. The process of creating a 3D LUT in CalMAN now offers users the option of setting specific time and quality preferences before beginning a 3D LUT calibration. Create a 3D LUT in under an hour or set no time constraints for a maximum quality calibration. Available in CalMAN Ultimate and CalMAN Professional.

Resolved issue where White and Black points were incorrect on Saturations Sweeps when in PC Levels.

Resolved issue with the VP401 where patterns could get out of sync.

Known Issues

On the CR-100, if you have initialized the meter with Sync On, then switch it off and then back on, the meter will still function as if Sync is set to off. You need to reinitialize the meter before Sync will enable again.

Notes

For Workflow Designers using CalMAN’s Design Mode Feature: We have uncoupled the in workflow pattern window for performance reasons. This means that CalMAN will not wait for this window to update before taking a reading. In cases where you have created workflows which use these windows for taking readings, you will need to make a modification. When getting properties on these windows, you will see a new option called Sync Pattern for Calibration. You will want to check this box if the window is used for taking active readings. All workflows created before this change will have that box unchecked.

We recommend you remove the zoomed in CIE chart you might have on 3D Cube calibration layouts. This window can cause CalMAN to crash during calibration.

Lightning LUT Technology: generate corrective 3D LUTs in five minutes or less. CalMAN’s new Lightning LUT technology allows users to quickly correct the output of their video monitors. Unique interpolation algorithms allow CalMAN to provide an accurate 3D LUT calibration while only reading a select number of points in a 3D colorspace. Available in CalMAN Ultimate.

IR Profiling (Intelligent Resolution Profiling): create corrective 3D LUTs that fit your unique needs and time constraints. The process of creating a 3D LUT in CalMAN now offers users the option of setting specific time and quality preferences before beginning a 3D LUT calibration. Create a 3D LUT in under an hour or set no time constraints for a maximum quality calibration. Available in CalMAN Ultimate and CalMAN Professional.

Resolved issue where White and Black points were incorrect on Saturations Sweeps when in PC Levels.

Resolved issue with the VP401 where patterns could get out of sync.

Known Issues

On the CR-100, if you have initialized the meter with Sync On, then switch it off and then back on, the meter will still function as if Sync is set to off. You need to reinitialize the meter before Sync will enable again.

Notes

For Workflow Designers using CalMAN’s Design Mode Feature: We have uncoupled the in workflow pattern window for performance reasons. This means that CalMAN will not wait for this window to update before taking a reading. In cases where you have created workflows which use these windows for taking readings, you will need to make a modification. When getting properties on these windows, you will see a new option called Sync Pattern for Calibration. You will want to check this box if the window is used for taking active readings. All workflows created before this change will have that box unchecked.

We recommend you remove the zoomed in CIE chart you might have on 3D Cube calibration layouts. This window can cause CalMAN to crash during calibration.

Getting an issue while manually calibrating the Samsung UN65HU9000 Greyscale and CMS
(and previously the LG 55LHX, and the Samsung PN64F8500), I got that `Does not
Respond to setting changes' moments!
Will shut everything down, and start over, to continue to finish, or sometimes come
up with the same stalemate. But results were always mixed.
Also over the years was the Info screen popping up from the Radiances due to some
conflict with the TV Remote.
Pushing the Exit button got rid of that issue.
Last night, it finally dawned on me. The Radiance was also being affected in other ways
by the TV Remote, but because nothing was seen on screen, never thought my calibration
was being compromised!
So, last night I covered the front of the Radiance to prevent stray TV Remote signals.
Absolutely the BEST calibration I've done in years!
No more cursing the TV, Calman, and what ever! Radiance front stays covered through out
the calibrations from now on. Only signals going to it is the Serial Connection.

Addendum:
Turn Off the Radiance IR: MENU 0995. To turn back on repeat, or remove power Input, wait 10 seconds and reinsert.

Added Include Black in AutoCal Adjustments check box. This is available under the Workflow Advanced Options tab. This is saved with the workflow. Prior to this change, if you selected a specific Black Level, CalMAN would attempt to calibrate black to this specified level.

With this box unchecked, CalMAN will instead use this as the value of black for its calibration calculations. Black will not be adjusted, but the targets will be calculated using this specified black.

New History runtype. For you workflow developers, there is a new run type called History. This cal allow you to take multiple readings repeated readings and have them all chart together. In order for this to work, you need to set the layout to History and your graphs to History. There need to be at least one chart on the layout which is set to the runtype of your readings.

For example: if I wanted to have a history of how 100% reads over time, I might throw out an RGB chart and a luminance chart set to history. I might then also add a RGB chart set to single point which is set to grayscale. For grayscale points on the layout, I would set it to White Only.

We'll work on putting together a demo layout/workflow to show this new feature off. In the mean time, we'd love to get feedback from you out there on how you view this new feature and see what tasks you can come up for it.

Changes & Fixes

Resolved licensing issue for the CR-250 meter

CalMAN now requires version 0.87.13 of madVR. No new functionality yet, but some is coming that requires a later version.

Added "Include Black" option in AutoCal Adjustments checkbox. This is available under the Workflow Advanced Options tab and is saved with the workflow. With this box unchecked, CalMAN will not adjust absolute black in calibrations, but custom black level targets may still be set within the workflow.

Production 030115- Fix for test patterns with 3D signal and 2.35 output. Fix for 2022/2042 analog component input when source switches from higher resolution to 480i and the 20XX loses the 480i picture.